December Full Moon || New Horizons

December 2021 Full Moon Vedic Astrology Reading & Ritual By Gemma Celento

This Full Moon marks the point in which we move out of the death phase and cross the waters into new territory. It is the dawning of a new day, of consciousness rising onto the next plane. The Full Moon will bring forward a stronger pull to dharma. Delineate between what serves and how to birth your next evolution. It is not within the physical realm, yet. Outward action will come in January. This point is when the feminine principle becomes impregnated with the wisdom from previous experience/lives. It will then begin to bring this wisdom and direction into physical.

We are in the plane between physical and astral. In which the conscious mind is starting to get glimpses of new horizons but the movement towards this creation has not come into fruition. The feminine principle is protected, as this Shakti energy will brith the new you. Keep the seed of your intentions close to the heart. Draw energy inward, and begin to create a container through boundaries that honor. This will work with the delineating energy, and aid in organizing forces to support the outward physical expression, while honoring the feminine creative principle.

Mercury plays a pinnacle role bringing the masculine/feminine, Shiva/Shakti, Lunar/Solar archetypal energies together. Intertwining It is at a point that will work to communicate higher consciousness within the collective and the individual. This is the cosmic point where the poles are shifting. It marks a pinnacle point of moving upward within unity consciousness. We can see this pole shift reflected within the consciousness of Gaia, and the increase of flooding and volcanos. This is shifting creation through the collective consciousness. These energies are heavily affecting the mental plane to recreate the mind of self, + self through the mind of the all. This works on moving dharma and deeper purpose forward. Severance from the old 'mind' (beliefs, judgments, presumptions, ways) will aid in unification to wisdom + more devotion to the new self + world. Venus is retrograde into a point of exaltation, within a very special point within the zodiac belt. Venus, the teacher of our demons, will work to create a level of dissatisfaction with material gain, interaction. She will work to build from the soul, and supports the transformative energies of Mars and Ketu, to transform inner poisons, this will relinquish old karmas. It is a breaking away.

Much of the forward momentum emerges from a burst of new ownership. This can be ownership of all aspects of self and moving beyond self-imposed limitations. There is immense energy to overcome the lesser nature. This will show how to bring in the root of which we seek. It is stirring, seeking energy for higher meaning, more depth. It will help to bring forward the inner self, soul desires and works to move one onto their directive and path. When new foreground is sought, the old shores of the old self are left behind.

An important aspect of this energy is it’s reflective quality. There is strong mirroring occurring. It is intended to reflect the higher mind into earthly consciousness. But, be mindful of projections, and reflecting the lesser nature onto others as it purges from your being. This can be triggered in all relationships, but romantic unions are highlighted. This energy is the Masculine drawing to serve the feminine and create higher ideals. Partners may be drawn unto each other.

There are aspects of love relationships coming forward. This may be through reflection, and mirroring but a higher level is awakening inner/outward search within this new world. This search will work to channel from past life wisdom and experiential guidance. It is the point of crossing the shores onto the new land. This marks the beginning of forward energy into new horizons and moves forward potential.

This will bring forward new momentum to life. Whatever has caused turmoil, the self uses as fuel to create clarity to break from and move into a new direction. This point is when the nectar of divine wisdom and life giving essence comes into the individual, and awakens a deeper sense of duty or higher pursuits. It is seen in myths as auspicious the beginning of the journey of the warrior. It marks the shift in evolutionary consciousness within our collective journey.

Energies will move you forwarward onto higher planes of existence, collectively shifting the evolution of previous self into new consciousness and actions. There will be revivals within self and collective. We have been working through remembrance of our true self. Which may have stirred a lot of playcation, distraction mechanisms. These are to be transformed. It is consciousness moving into higher planes that seeks a new way. New opportunities and a new mode of defining self. Transformation of the outer world through the self is raising the collective consciousness at a rapid rate.

Pay attention to what is stirring within you, where your intuition is guiding you to take risks, and what needs to be released. These shifts will shift the view of the old self relative to the new direction.

This creates a unique interrelationship with one’s lesser nature spurs the shift/conflict in order to irritate towards higher ideals. Don’t get caught up in what is breaking away, or fear the potential. The charge from within will provide great insight that is unavailable to the ‘logical’ mind. These reflective energies will peak how lesser nature maybe projected but is is intended to reflect divine within the new self the return to rightful embodiment to execute dharma. Old personality identification may also be purging, it is ‘past life’ that is being released and wisdom resurrected.

Jupiter aiding in expanding consciousness from within Scorpio guides on building and restructure. How to apply these forces is to take the higher view. Relinquish the old framework or reference to self. This will expand the self and open new creative pathways-brand new. This moon will stir wanting something more from life and possessing the drive to realize it.

There may be dissatisfaction or a desire to get organized. This moon offers a special peek into the mirage of desire within the worldly. Can you see past it? Can you see desires already fulfilled within the now? What you seek is not outside of you. There is an honoring and ownership of divine role to discharge duties of the masculine nature. This marks the point in which divine feminine is protected to aid in the next level of creation.

This lunation will shift how one holds themselves in the world, how to proceed into goals and embodiment of highest desires from the soul. The engagement with the material/external world is shifting. Many are seeing through the mirage, the distractions, seeing a new way to bring ideals into realization. There is a strong sense of duty. It is important to work with this Mercurial nature carrying forward new archetypal energies. The warrior spirit is being born. The dawn of the new day is here. These energies will purge the old karmic ties. It is symbolically the snake that is the cycle of life and the poison, it is the carrier to another world.

Mars and Ketu will create shifts in directive; this is when new pathways are being concretized to support the increased flow of prana to outward pursuits. It is also working to create new pathways of external connection from the higher mind, and soul. How to engage the world is best accessed from within. Follow the inner directive, a new self is emerging. Mercury is carrying this through to the birth. Venus works to create with intention, stabilization of goals + mission, it will work skills, expression, + shifting day/responsibilities. There is more openness, receptivity.

Transformative energy of Mars and Ketu conquering the lesser nature began on the 9th. What lies hidden is coming up Jupiter is guiding Mars, taking transformed wisdom and higher intuition into direction and action. When working with this release the old reference point. Structure, this energy from Mars and the Sun is like cutting open. The deeper aspects of self are reflecting to the moon. Consciousness needs to express, to seek, and to create something more meaningful, new pathways and new connections are emerging. Seeking attention will show the old personality reliant on external affirmation. Desirous energy moves into higher awareness. Be mindful of what you give your awareness to. What you seek and what you are seeking to bring awareness to. This is the true nature of this energy, is the Soul seeking a new expression and awareness of self within the world. Dharmic pull is strong; it will ask the hidden aspects be seen and incorporated.

Mars has armed you with going deeper, do not fear the unseen and unknown aspects of self. This is potential, the very space where all possibilities exist. For some the theme of time or resources may come up. It is more the application of time, of personal resources, of increasing one’s resourcefulness and of course, to goals. As outward expansion moves into new channels it will bring new life and luck forward. For some this can be in career, new territories- moving, for others it's truly rising into your new plane of existence, walking onto your field of dreams. Ideas are spreading. Gifts and craft are activated, inspiration is taking new heights.

Some may be confronted with what they ‘really want’ ‘seek’ while others may be confronted with defining personal sense of purpose. New self will be nurtured with spiritual wisdom, trust that clarity is presenting itself in real time. Stay connected to the inner directive. The mental collective is connecting in new ways. Our world is being rebuilt, from the floods and volcanic eruptions these natural forces are purifying and restructuring a new earth. Be mindful of aggression and rash assumptions or actions.

Channel this life force to conquer and set sail onto new territory. Next month will usher in swift actions through these new channels, directives, etc. Expanding the inner world and deepening connection will be on the forefront for the next few weeks. Fire of transformation is being worked. Water and fire is bringing new gusto, light and from light awakens characteristics, new form emerges. Nurture what arises within you. Honor the feminine, through the directive of masculine. Protect the seed within your heart, as new creation emerges within you, the path to forge ahead will soon be made clear.


Ritual for the Full Moon

We cross the point in which divine feminine takes prominence. This is creative energy within the law of genders. These forces are the aspects of forceful Diana, Demeter, or can be seen as Shakti-feminine forces of all. The feminine will work to nurture the new. For this ritual, we will work with the fire in water. The archetypal energies.

Begin with meditation, visualize a white upward facing crescent in the third eye. Once the mind is calm and the breath has reached a steadiness, begin with your intentions. This ritual will work with the Fire/Water to birth new consciousness and the power of pure creative forces.

What you'll need: 4 white candles, cauldron, and a bowl of water.

Place one candle in each direction, and the bowl of water to the center. You will place the intention of the direction based on the energy, and then visualize it drawing into the water. Each direction will have two-fold forces-negative/positive. Negative will be what you are drawing in, positive is what you are moving forward or transforming to birth what is drawing in. Consider this when calling in through each direction.

Place the bowl in the center. Imbue it with unconditional love, reverence, and connect with the Goddess of all, divine mother.

To the East: The mind. Say your intention then light the candle. Feel it within your 3 bodies (mental, emotional, physical) What needs to be brought into consciousness for action, clarity. This can be unknown aspects of self or releasing old mental projections that hinder your creation. You may seek to call in more clarity and intuition that serves dharma.

To the South: The action. Say your intention then light the candle. Feel it within your 3 bodies (mental, emotional, physical) What actions, outward expression needs creative form. What needs to be transformed? What needs more organization, devotion with action. What needs more directive through wisdom? What is no longer needing to be manifested through the body, or personal world. This is when clarity of the mind meets force of action, devotion, and intention.

To the West: The emotion. Say your intention then light the candle. Feel it within your 3 bodies (mental, emotional, physical) What needs to be embraced, nourished for fruition. What can be purified and transformed through unconditional love and acceptance. What needs to be laid to rest for good? What needs to be birthed, and how can the emotion (manifesting energy behind the mind) be aligned with what you seek?

To the North: The spirit. Say your intention then light the candle. It is not in form, it will work through the higher mind. What can you surrender into the void? What do you call forth from your higher self? Work with your ancestors, your past life wisdom. This is the point of trust and no control. You forgo and forgive, you surrender the doing for guidance and service. All is released for the good of all. No doubts, only love for all that is as it is.

Then begin to draw these energies into the water, into the unknown. Recite:

“All that I am, all that is. Is through the divine mother. I honor thee, may these intentions carry forward through her unconditional love, power, and creation. May each direction strengthen cause for the good of all. Within her I am whole. I am that, that I am. With reverence I align to the forces of transformation and creation. May divine light, illuminate my path and divine darkness bring forth the wealth of life-intelligence, beauty, health, purpose/connection. I am one with the infinite.”


Gemma Celento

Gemma Celento is a student of the stars and servant to nature. She is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Vedic Astrologer working with the Nakshatras (lunar mansions). Featured in Yoga Journal, and a student of the Tantric Sri Vidya Lineage, Gemma lives in Florence, Italy. She works to guide people to heal with nature through their stars. Her offerings include spiritually focused courses in alchemy, Ayurveda, and medicine making practices, as well as Ayurvedic/Astrology- cosmobiology consultations.

https://www.gemmacelento.com
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